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Medieval: CM.92-2013

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Henry (1100-35)
Brant (Moneyer)
Mint: Chichester

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Description

Lead striking from dies of silver penny, BMC type 7 (Quatrefoil with Piles) (c.1111-13), Chichester mint, moneyer Brant (cf. North p.197 no.863; probably same dies as H.H. King, BNJ 28 (1955-57), P. 72 AND Pl. III, 33).

Notes

History note: DNW sale, 5 December 2012, lot 336.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2013-01-21) by Kittle, Lawrence

Dating

1111 - 1113

Components of the work

Object composed of lead Diameter (minimum) 14.8 mm Diameter 19.7 mm Weight 2.42 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Busr facing crowned and diademed.

  • Text: HENRI RE (X)
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Figure formed of four semi-circles and four piles alternating, each pile surmounted by an annulet.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.92-2013
Primary reference Number: 197053
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Audit data

Created: Monday 15 April 2013 Updated: Friday 14 August 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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